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Scrutiny of Out-Sourcing and Contracting Out in the United Kingdom

Public Administration Committee (1996 - 2001)· 25 June 1997general_report

This 1997 WA parliamentary report outlines the rationale for the Standing Committee on Public Administration to travel to the UK to investigate out-sourcing and contracting-out practices. The committee aims to learn from the UK's extensive experience in privatisation, particularly in essential public services, to improve policy and practice in Western Australia. The report highlights concerns about accountability, risk allocation, and service quality in contracting-out.

Impact

The findings would affect the WA public sector, government agencies, and the public who rely on contracted services. Improved policies could lead to better service delivery, accountability, and risk management in out-sourced government functions.

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